Quantum Corp Announces Executive and Director Changes
Ticker: QMCO · Form: 8-K · Filed: Aug 28, 2025 · CIK: 709283
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Quantum Corp /De/ (QMCO) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: management-change, board-composition
TL;DR
Quantum Corp shakes up leadership and board, effective Aug 27.
AI Summary
Quantum Corporation announced on August 27, 2025, changes in its executive and director roles. The company elected new directors and appointed new officers, alongside updates to its compensatory arrangements for certain executives. These changes are effective as of August 27, 2025.
Why It Matters
Changes in leadership and director composition can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in executive and director roles can introduce uncertainty regarding future strategy and operational direction.
Key Players & Entities
- Quantum Corporation (company) — Registrant
- August 27, 2025 (date) — Effective date of changes
FAQ
What specific roles were affected by the changes in directors and officers?
The filing indicates changes related to the 'Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers' and 'Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers', but does not specify the exact roles in this summary.
When were these changes officially reported?
The Form 8-K was filed on August 28, 2025, reporting events as of August 27, 2025.
What is Quantum Corporation's principal executive office address?
The principal executive offices are located at 10770 E. Briarwood Avenue, Centennial, CO 80112.
What is Quantum Corporation's state of incorporation?
Quantum Corporation is incorporated in Delaware.
What is the SIC code for Quantum Corporation?
The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for Quantum Corporation is 3572, which corresponds to COMPUTER STORAGE DEVICES.
Filing Stats: 820 words · 3 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 10 · Accepted 2025-08-28 16:12:00
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — ange on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share QMCO Nasdaq Global
Filing Documents
- qtm-20250827.htm (8-K) — 30KB
- exhibit101clancyofferletter.htm (EX-10.1) — 13KB
- exhibit102blevinsofferlett.htm (EX-10.2) — 12KB
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- qtm-20250827_g1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 12KB
- 0000709283-25-000033.txt ( ) — 218KB
- qtm-20250827.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- qtm-20250827_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 21KB
- qtm-20250827_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 12KB
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02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. On August 27, 2025, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Quantum Corporation (the "Company"), on the recommendation of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, appointed James C. Clancy and Tony J. Blevins as directors effective August 27, 2025, to serve in such capacity until the Company's 2025 annual meeting of stockholders or until their earlier resignation, removal or disqualification. Mr. Clancy and Mr. Blevins will be entitled to receive compensation for their service on the Board consistent with the Company's standard compensation program for non-employee directors, as described under the heading "Non-Employee Director Compensation" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on August 26, 2025. That description is incorporated in this Current Report on Form 8-K by reference. In connection with their appointment to the Board, Mr. Clancy and Mr. Blevins each executed an offer letter, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1 and 10.2 (the "Offer Letters"), the Company's standard director indemnification agreement, and the Company's standard Director Change in Control Agreement, copies of which have been previously filed with the SEC. The Offer Letters contemplate that the Company will grant to each of Mr. Clancy and Mr. Blevins a pro-rated portion of a new director equity grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs") in accordance with the Company's standard non-employee director equity compensation program. The RSUs will vest upon the earlier of one year from the date of approval of the award or the next annual meeting of stockholders of the Company, subject to continued service on the Board. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Clancy or Mr. Blevins and any other persons pursuant to which they were app
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. 10.1# Offer Letter dated August 27, 2025 by and between the Company and James C. Clancy. 10.2# Offer Letter dated August 27, 2025 by and between the Company and Tony J. Blevins. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). # Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Quantum Corporation (Registrant) August 28, 2025 /s/ Laura A. Nash (Date) Laura A. Nash Chief Accounting Officer